From movement and motion to all depths and heights of sports, let’s move on to other sport and scrap techniques.

I love the first layout on this page. I love moments, and a moment in sport, especially a shared moment, is timeless and priceless. When taking your sporty pictures, take not only subjects in movement, but grab shots of the in-between moments, the scenery, the props and equipment, and intimate moments like the end of a race. Don’t leave any aspect unturned. A lot might go into a sport: technique, practice, competition, perhaps. (Stopping to ponder if there might one day be the sport of scrapbooking …) Each step along the way should be considered a “photo op” and, in turn, documented on your next sport page.

The second two layouts also achieved great heights. (Aw, c’mon, you knew it was coming!) Taking sport to the air, photographs from below, it can sometimes be difficult to double that experience on the page. One of the number one techniques for achieving height on an otherwise flat page is simply stacking and layering photos and elements. Be sure to take care and time when stacking: if it doesn’t look quite right, it probably isn’t. Try different angles, different “heights”, and maybe even different photo sizes. Steer clear of direct forty-five degree diagonals, they rarely work. Choose, instead, ten to thirty degree angles, and stack elements in random pattern. It also help to white space or pre-printed patterns on patterned paper wisely.

Well, I’m sort of at a loss at what to scrap next with baseball post-season upon us, football season well begun, or my own beloved sport, gymnastics in its final training stages before our season. Either way, there are a ton of techniques listed that will hopefully help me (and you) with your next sporty page.

My Fuel to Excel by Vanessa Menguita Gutierrez

Supplies: Papers: BasicGrey, SEI, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Alphabet Sticker: Scenic Route, Note Pad: Making Memories, Pens: Pentel, Sakura, Rub-Ons: Fancy Pants Designs, Sticker: Kaisercraft, Peel-Off's, Bling: Prima Marketing.

Design Notes:  For added dimension, rub the rub-ons on white cardstock,  cut it out and adhere with 3D dots!

Journaling: Thanks for the support that you and daddy gave me. Without the two of you to cheer me up, I don't think I would be able to finish the 10km in 1 hour 34 minutes time. I love you both.

Classe Aventure by Nathalie Chauchadi

Supplies: Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Cardstock: Canson, Tape: Prima Marketing, 7Gypsies, Stamps: My Mind's Eye, Alphabets: Rose Moka, Bo Bunny, Provocraft, Tickets: Jenni Bowlin Studio, Other: ink, tags.

Design Notes: To express the movement I chose to use two photos and place them in different positions. About the action, it was not fast but difficult, it was really fun!

Editor's Notes: Achieving great heights on flat paper isn’t always easy. Trying techniques like layering, texturizing, or tearing and photo layering, as Nathalie has, often imply height and altitude.

Just Climb by Veronica Trias

Supplies: Paper: My Mind’s Eye, Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Chipboard: American Crafts, Special Moments, Alphabets: American Crafts, Making Memories, Journaling Tag: We R Memory Keepers, Die-Cuts: Die Cuts With a View, My Mind’s Eye, Leaves: Prima Marketing, Ribbon: American Crafts, Brads: The Paper Studio, Special Moments, Photo Corner: Daisy D’s, Ink: Clearsnap, Pen: Marvy Uchida, Tools: Sanding Block ( Tim Holtz), Other: corrugated cardboard.

Design Notes: Using arrows on my background paper and embellishments, I attempted to create an upward flow to my layout, perfect for a rock climbing theme.

Journaling: Rock Climbing- Cañon de la Zorra, Los Cabos, Mexico, August 2009